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Changing Political Landscape An Opportunity For Ag
Changing Political Landscape An Opportunity For Ag
Changing Political Landscape An Opportunity For Ag
As we get ready for new state and federal legislative sessions to get underway next month, many in the farming community have expressed concerns about the rift in American politics and what it means for producers.  Several commodity experts have expressed concerns that progressive democrats don’t appreciate the role agriculture plays in the 21st century, while at the same time, they are concerned
Idaho Man Honored By Syngenta
Idaho Man Honored By Syngenta
Idaho Man Honored By Syngenta
Skye Root, founder of Root Agricultural Advisory in Boise, Idaho, was named the 2022 Professional Farm Manager of the Year.  The award, co-sponsored by Syngenta, Farm Journal’s The Scoop magazine, and the American Society of Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, recognizes farm managers who display excellence in client service and a commitment to agriculture.  Root has work...
Darigold Focused On Growth, Modernization With Facility Upgrades
Darigold Focused On Growth, Modernization With Facility Upgrades
Darigold Focused On Growth, Modernization With Facility Upgrades
Joe Coote, said Darigold is renewing its commitment to expand and modernize production, allowing for an expansion of products on the global stage.  The CEO of the Seattle-based diary co-op says thanks to not only their recent groundbreaking in the Tri-Cities, WA area, but expansion of facilities in Lynden and Sunnyside WA, as well as Boise, ID, the company is able to focus more on value added prod
IFBF Looks To Replace Existing Boise Building
IFBF Looks To Replace Existing Boise Building
IFBF Looks To Replace Existing Boise Building
The Idaho Farm Bureau Federation is discussing constructing a new headquarters in Boise, blocks from the existing building.  IFBF President Bryan Searle, said the current building, which they purchased 30 years ago, is nearly a century old, and they are busting at the seams.  ...
Farmers Market Minute: Volunteers Are Key To Our Success
Farmers Market Minute: Volunteers Are Key To Our Success
Farmers Market Minute: Volunteers Are Key To Our Success
When you think about your local farmers market, do you think about the man power it takes for such an event to not only get off the ground, but to continue?  Tamara Cameron with the Boise Farmers Market talks about how important volunteers are to her organization.   ...
Merger Leadership Changes Announced At Simplot
Merger Leadership Changes Announced At Simplot
Merger Leadership Changes Announced At Simplot
Changes are coming to the JR Simplot Company.  The Boise-based company announced Monday it will merge a pair of divisions into one, along with making leadership changes as well.  Company officials announced it would merge Simplot Australia with the Simplot Food Group forming a new group: Simplot Global Foods.  The business will...
Trinity Trailers Works To Meet The Needs Of NW Farmers
Trinity Trailers Works To Meet The Needs Of NW Farmers
Trinity Trailers Works To Meet The Needs Of NW Farmers
The old saying is work smarter, not harder.  And that’s where Trinity Trailer comes in to help a host of growers across the Pacific Northwest.  Keith Eastman Trinity Trailer market manager said their flagship product the EagleBridge was invented in 1975, and what makes it revolutionary is the fact that EagleBridge was the first segmented belt trailer design.   “Our founder and the ...
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
AFT: Farmland Loss Impacts Rural Urban Alike
American Farmland Trust recently released a multi-year study that indicates that if changes are not made, up to 25 million acres of farm land will be lost across the U.S. by 2040.  Addie Candib with AFT said their study looked at three different levels of urban sprawl and the impact it would have on the farm community: Business as usual will result in the loss of 18 million acres  “Runaway” spraw
Vilsack Scheduled To Visit Boise Next Week
Vilsack Scheduled To Visit Boise Next Week
Vilsack Scheduled To Visit Boise Next Week
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will travel to Idaho for a series of events next week, including addressing the Western Governors' Association Annual Conference.  The events are related to the Biden administration efforts to build climate resilience and recover from the impact of wildfires. Vilsa...

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